Invisalign – Holliston, MA
Enjoy Freedom Throughout Your Orthodontic Care
With traditional braces, you’re forced to learn how to accommodate metal brackets and other hardware into your daily life. That means making significant changes to the foods you can eat and the way you practice brushing and flossing. That said, Invisalign can be an ideal solution for those looking to obtain more freedom in their daily orthodontic routine. To learn more about Invisalign and how it might be able to help you achieve your smile goals, don’t wait to give our team a call!
Why Choose Simply Orthodontics Holliston for Invisalign?
- Personalized Treatment Plans for Patients of All Ages
- Dental Insurance Accepted and Financing Available
- Faster Average Treatment Timeline Than Metal Braces
How Invisalign Works
Patients wear a series of trays over several months to safely shift their teeth. Each pair of trays represents a different stage of your treatment. By wearing the trays for about 22 hours per day, teeth will begin to gently shift into their new positions. Once you finish wearing each pair in the set (generally two weeks for each pair), you need to wear a retainer to prevent any potential relapses from happening. These will keep your teeth straight moving forward and will need to be worn regularly for the first year. Since the entire series is created ahead of time, you won’t have to visit as often for checkups or treatment.
Every aligner can be removed, allowing you to eat the foods you want and continue your at-home oral care routine with relatively little disruption. However, you will need to regularly clean the aligners to keep them clear and in their dedicated case, so you don’t lose or damage them.
Who Can Invisalign Help?
Do you have a severe case of misalignment or a significantly uneven bite? If so, Invisalign may not be the best treatment for you. Additionally, those who do have crooked back teeth will likely not see the results they are looking for compared to traditional braces. That said, Invisalign is a good option for teenagers since their teeth are no longer growing and developing. Additionally, those who find it difficult to wear their trays 22 hours every day may find fixed orthodontic appliances to be easier to use.
During your appointment, we’ll be able to give you a clear idea of whether your orthodontic goals can be achieved with the help of Invisalign. Here’s a look at some of the issues Invisalign is generally used to address:
Crowded Teeth
Overcrowding is a common orthodontic concern that can negatively impact the look and functionality of your smile, as well as making it harder to keep clean. It simply refers to when the teeth overlap each other and do not have enough space between them. Clear aligners can gently guide your teeth into their properly aligned positions in 12 to 18 months on average.
Gaps Between Teeth
The teeth can become too spaced apart, either due to a wide dental arch, missing teeth, or smaller-than-normal teeth. This can lead to difficult chewing, as well as an increased risk of oral health issues. With Invisalign, you’re able to gradually close the gaps between your teeth, no matter where they’re located, benefiting your oral health, bite function, and self-esteem!
Overbite
Invisalign doesn’t just straighten and move teeth – it can also correct the jaw’s positioning! Normally, the upper teeth should sit slightly in front of your lower ones when you close your mouth, but if they rest too far ahead, you have what’s called an overbite. Overbites can cause the enamel to wear down prematurely and negatively impact oral functionality.
Underbite
An underbite refers to when the lower jaw extends past the upper jaw, resulting in the bottom teeth sitting before your upper ones. It’s very easy to notice whenever you’re biting down. Needless to say, this can lead to pain when chewing, not to mention, it’ll make your chin appear to protrude.
Crossbite
This occurs when one or more of your upper teeth rest behind your lower ones, either on one or both sides of the mouth. An untreated crossbite can greatly impede jaw function and dental development.
Open Bite
If only your back teeth touch when you close your mouth, while the front ones remain separated, you have what’s known as an open bite. In many cases, it’s the result of excessive thumb sucking as a child, and like other orthodontic issues, it can impact your ability to chew and speak properly.
The Benefits of Invisalign
Over the years, Invisalign has helped millions of patients achieve their smile goals – and more and more continue to turn toward this life-changing solution due to all of its unique benefits. These include:
- On average, the Invisalign process is faster than the lengthy traditional braces process.
- Since they’re made from a special type of clear plastic, the aligners are virtually undetectable when being worn.
- The aligners are fully removable, meaning that oral hygiene is much less of a hassle.
- Likewise, the aligners can be removed before eating, meaning that they don’t impart any dietary restrictions.
- Invisalign patients don’t have to attend quite as many routine orthodontic checkups as patients with braces.
Understanding the Cost of Invisalign
While researching Invisalign in Holliston, you’ll naturally be curious about the cost. After all, understanding your financial investment is important! Unfortunately, you may find that pinpointing an exact answer without an initial consultation is nearly impossible. The good news is that there are some all-encompassing factors you can learn about in the meantime. So, read on!
Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign
At your initial consultation, our skilled orthodontists will take a look at your teeth and bite. From there, they will determine important factors that will affect the details of your treatment plan, like:
- The severity of the misalignment
- How many aligner trays are needed
- If one or both arches require treatment
- If additional accessories are required, such as elastics
It is important to note that another important factor will come into play once your treatment begins: your compliance. Bad habits, like not wearing your Invisalign for 22 hours a day, can cause you to fall off-track with your original treatment plan, which can cost more money. That’s why it’s so important to follow all of the “rules” to a tee – it benefits your smile and your wallet!
Invisalign vs. Smile Direct Club: Which Costs More?
At first glance, DIY braces companies, like Smile Direct Club™, cost less. But that’s when you only take the upfront cost into account. Since many of these brands have countless patients claiming that their misalignment was actually worsened by this inexpensive alternative, it’s important to remember that you could end up spending significantly more in the long run. Invisalign may require a higher upfront investment, but it also has reliably helped more than 10 million patients straighten their teeth safely. Plus, it includes oversight from a trained dental professional who is only one call away when you have any questions or concerns!
Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?
It’s possible! It depends entirely on the details of your dental plan. If you’re unfamiliar with the fine print on yours, don’t worry – our knowledgeable team can help! We welcome many of the nation’s leading providers, after all, including Guardian, Humana, MetLife, and more. Our team would be more than happy to review your coverage and help you utilize any available benefits.
Options for Making Invisalign Affordable
Don’t have dental insurance? Unhappy with your coverage? If you want to make the cost of Invisalign in Holliston more affordable, we can help. Here are two ways we help our patients fit their treatment into their budget:
- CareCredit – A trusted third-party financier, CareCredit allows you to break up your payments into monthly chunks that fit your budget. Since some options have little to no interest attached, you can get the straight smile you’ve been dreaming of without breaking the bank.
- Special Offers– We’re proud to offer periodic specials, like $550 off Invisalign. If you want to learn about our latest ones, get in touch with our team!
Invisalign FAQs
How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
In most cases, you can expect Invisalign to cost about the same as traditional braces. Of course, the price of your treatment depends on several factors, including your age, the complexity of your case, and how dedicated you are to wearing your aligners as often as prescribed.
At Simply Orthodontics Holliston, we are in-network with many, many dental insurance carriers. We’ll also gladly file your paperwork for you to make the process much easier. We even offer low-to-no-interest financing through a third-party payment plan.
Can I Get Invisalign If I’ve Already Had Braces?
Absolutely! Many of our Invisalign patients have previously had braces, but their teeth have since shifted. In fact, it’s often easier to straighten teeth with Invisalign after you’ve already worn braces since braces usually take care of the more significant orthodontic issues. As a result, you can expect to spend less time wearing the aligners than you did wearing braces.
Will Invisalign Work If I Have Dental Work Like Crowns or Bridges?
It depends on the type of dental work you have. The aligners are designed to shift each tooth individually. Since dental bridges connect one or more teeth, Invisalign may not be effective. Restorations that only affect one tooth, such as veneers or dental crowns, might be unaffected by the aligners. Our team can discuss your situation in greater detail after giving your mouth a thorough examination.
How Do I Keep My Aligners Clean?
It’s a good idea to let your aligners soak in water or an Invisalign cleaning solution while you’re eating. At least once a day, you should scrub them clean with a toothbrush and a clear hand soap under running water. In both of these situations, use cold or lukewarm water. Hot water could permanently warp the shape of the plastic, rendering your Invisalign ineffective.
Will the Aligners Affect the Way I Speak?
Initially, it may sound like you have a bit of a lisp. It will take a few days for your tongue to get used to the aligners while they’re in your mouth. To speed up your adjustment process, you can practice saying words with lots of “s” sounds, like “Mississippi” or counting from sixty to seventy repeatedly, when you’re alone.